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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.78, 32,330.46 and 14,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.78, 32,330.46 and 14,473.26 is: 19,973.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.78 : 32,330.46 = 14,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.78/32,330.46 = 14,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.78x = 32,330.46 × 14,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.78x = 467,927,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,927,153.50/23,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.18

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